New Netbook Offers Detachable Tablet

Engadget is reporting that a new "Touch Book" being previewed at DEMO '09 in California by the company "Always Innovating" promises a new take on mobile computing devices. Touting 10 to 15 hours of battery life, this ARM-powered netbook weighs less than two pounds, but the true magic comes with the detachable screen that can function as a completely stand-alone touchscreen tablet. The machine is currently running a Linux OS with a touchable 3D UI, the entire screen is magnetic for mounting on a metal surface, and the whole package is being projected for less than $300.

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Re:Removable Keyboard, not Screen?

[TheRaven64]

They put a second battery in the keyboard. It claims to get around 3 times the battery life with the keyboard attached, so I'd imagine the battery in the screen part is smaller.